Sennheiser MK 4 Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

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From Germany with love comes Sennheiser's first large-diaphragm studio condenser! This versatile fixed-cardioid mic is a natural on vocals, and much more.

Overview

In a world where low-quality side address condenser microphones are all too common, Sennheiser is proud to introduce the Sennheiser MK 4 studio condenser microphone. MK 4 is Sennheiser's first large-diaphragm studio condenser microphone. The Sennheiser MK 4 features a 1-inch true condenser capsule, optimized for project studio and home studio applications.

Sennheiser designed the MK 4 to provide maximum sound quality at a very competitive price point, focusing on exactly what it takes to make an excellent studio microphone. The Sennheiser MK 4 is made in Germany, which is also unique at this price point. While the Sennheiser MK 4 is chiefly designed for professional use in project studios, it is also a versatile tool for all recording environments and even on stage. Due to its affordable price the Sennheiser MK4 is also an ideal choice for home recorders and musicians on a budget.

Features:

- Large-diaphragm capsule (1 in.) in true condenser design
- 24-carat gold-plated diaphragm
- Full metal housing
- Capsule shock-mounted internally to minimize structure-borne noise
- Designed for project studios and stage use
- Low inherent self-noise and high maximum SPL
- Made in Germany

Applications:

- Vocals and speech
- Acoustic guitars
- Guitar amplifiers
- Grand pianos
- Strings
- Brass and woodwind instruments
- Drums and percussion instruments

Includes:

- MK 4 microphone
- MZQ 4 microphone clamp
- Protective pouch
- Instruction manual

NOTE: MKS4 Shock Mount NOT included.

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Specs

- Transducer principle: Externally polarized condenser microphone

- Diameter of diaphragm: 25.4 mm / 1 in.

- Pick-up pattern: Cardioid

- Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz

- Sensitivity: 25 mV/Pa

- Max SPL: 140 dB

- Equivalent noise level: 10 dB (A) / 20 dB (CCIR)

- Dynamic range: 130 dB

- Power supply: 48 V phantom powering (P48)

- Current consumption: 3.1 mA

- Max. diameter of microphone body: 2.2 in.

- Length: 6.3 in.

- Weight: 1.1 lbs.

Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
Base Item: Shipping Weight: 1.5 lbs; Shipping Dimensions: 11 x 5 x 3 in; Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 504298

Documents and Manuals

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 877-736-6434
Email: support@sennheiser.com
Web: https://en-us.sennheiser.com/service-support

User Manual

Reviews

(1 ratings)

Submitted August 13, 2014 by Charles V in Newport, OR

"Warm sound, great for podcasting with soundproofing or quiet area."

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I have a Heil PR 40 which developed a hum and was sent back to Heil where a loose ground wire was repaired free. I had purchased ART, Steinberg and Alesis low end amps and I thought the hum was from the amps. I then purchased the GAP PRE 73II and the hum still appeared. I thought the Heil couldn't possible have a hum, but I was wrong, but I'm glad I was wrong as the GAP Pre 73ii gave the dynamic Heil PR 40 a lot of strength. Also while the PR 40 was away I purchased the Senn MK4 and boy did it sound great on my GAP pre, and was warmer than the PR40. But I needed to put some acoustical material around my mic station and that helped considerably to keep down the echo of the room. I think the sound from the MK4 is warmer and will probably use it for my podcasts instead of the PR40. But time will tell and maybe an update later.